The Daily Populous Monday December 2nd, 2024 morning edition
Authored by kyivindependent.com and submitted by Yveliad

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The Russian army suffered record losses in military equipment and personnel in November in the war against Ukraine, Ukraine's Defense Ministry reported on Dec. 1.

Russian losses at the front increased significantly in the fall, while Russia continued to advance in the Donetsk sector, aiming to capture the towns of Pokrovsk and Kurakhove.

In November, 45,720 Russian soldiers were wounded, killed, or captured and thus unable to continue participating in combat operations. This number is equivalent to more than three motorized rifle divisions of the Russian army, according to the ministry.

November also saw the record broken for the enemy personnel losses in one day with 2,030, the highest figure since Feb. 24, 2022.

In November, Ukrainian forces also destroyed 307 Russian tanks, 899 armored combat vehicles, and 884 pieces of artillery.

According to the ministry's calculations, Russia's lost weapons and equipment in November is estimated to be worth over $3 billion, which is more than in September and October.

As of the morning of Dec. 1, the Russian army had lost about 742,130 soldiers, according to the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Over the past day, Russian losses amounted to 1,730 people.

Pixie16fire on December 1st, 2024 at 22:30 UTC »

Some of you may die, but it's a sacrifice I am willing to make. -Lord Farquaad

-v22 on December 1st, 2024 at 21:55 UTC »

Putin living in an ivory tower meanwhile his war has cost the lives of hundreds of thousands.

Cheetotiki on December 1st, 2024 at 21:49 UTC »

The ROI on the US (and NATO) investment in Ukraine arms is crazy positive, especially compared to the losses that would be incurred in an actual war directly involving NATO, and especially considering that the US/NATO investment is actually funneled right back into US/NATO arms manufacturers boosting their economies.